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pbronez on Feb 15, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: Introduction to Datalog

I believe they started the star ratings as a way to encourage people to drive more. They saw it as part of “Travel”.

julienchastang on Feb 15, 2023 [–]

Yes, absolutely, as are the eponymous "Guide Michelin" (Guide vert) that conveniently fit in the glove compartment of your automobile. More people drive, more they consume tires.

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